The average train between Northampton and Ludlow takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is an hourly train service from Northampton to Ludlow. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Northampton and Ludlow. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northampton is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Ludlow at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Northampton station and arriving at Ludlow station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Northampton to Ludlow train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.
Northampton to Ludlow train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Ludlow station.
Book your Northampton to Ludlow train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Northampton and Ludlow is 125.5 km. The road distance is 191 km.
You can take a train from Northampton to Ludlow via Birmingham New Street and Shrewsbury in around 3h 13m.